events

Bolle Willum Luxdorph records in his diary that a mail bomb, possibly the world's first, has severely injured the Danish Colonel Poulsen, residing at Børglum Abbey.

Historical image related to Bolle Willum Luxdorph records in his diary that a mail bomb, possibly the world's first, has severely injured the Danish Colonel Poulsen, residing at Børglum Abbey. from January 19, 1764

Related Wikipedia articles

Bolle Willum Luxdorph

Danish civil servant (1716–1788)

Bolle Willum Luxdorph was a Danish government official, historian, writer and book collector.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Letter bomb

Terrorism method

A letter bomb is an explosive device sent via the postal service, and designed with the intention to injure or kill the recipient when opened. They have been used in terrorist attacks such as those of the Unabomber. Some countries have agencies whose duties include the…
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Børglum Abbey

Premonstratensian abbey of medieval Denmark

Børglum Abbey was an important Premonstratensian abbey of medieval Denmark, located in Børglum parish, in the commune of Hjørring, approximately five kilometers east of Løkken in north central Jutland from the 12th century until reformation.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

January 19

Day of the year

January 19 is the 19th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 346 days remain until the end of the year.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)